Cleaning up post-vacation algae in an Intex pool

[Hozman]

I have an Intex Ultra 18" round. Coming back from being gone for the weekend to a very green pool. Fortunately we have a pool store that we can take our water to and they test it for free. I did this and found ph was 7.8 and Chlorine was about 0. They had me buy liquid chlorine instead of gradual as well as mustard algae killer.

My question is now that I put all that in via the directions and brushed the whole thing should I leave float skimmer running or disconnect and have water go straight in filter system?

Thanks

[PoolDoc]

Intex pool filters are too small to clean up dead algae . . . in your lifetime.

It *can* be done. The fastest way is probably to kill the algae, turn off the pump and let it settle, and then vacuum it out to waste.

In your case, adding liquid chlorine (just strong bleach!!) was fine. Adding "mustard algae killer"? Not so much. Was it an ammonia based, or bromide based product? (Either way, there are long term negative consequences.)

You may want to look at the cost of draining and refilling. If it's less than $60 or $70, that's what I'd recommend. Then, use the SS recipe (link in my blue signature block) when you restart.